You Can Pre-Order Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee! for Switch Already

Toughest decision ever... Pikachu or Eevee?!?!
They're both so adorable.

I am definitely going with Pikachu on this one. I got nothing against Eevee but Pikachu is just far more iconic.

$60?! That's a little pricey for me. I know it's not the UK price but still. Since this isn't a mainline Pokémon game I was hoping it might be priced a little lower. Ah well, it can't be helped. I'll probably still pre-order it anyways.

Edit: I'm pretty hyped for Pokémon on the Switch. And this should hold me off until the mainline Pokémon game lands. I'm leaning more towards Let's Go Pikachu at the moment.

As a rule I do not preorder.

@Perryg92 I have the opposite problem: I know more people will take Pikachu and I don't care for him that much, but I care for Eevee even less.
I's rather ride a Blastoise than have a Pikachu on my head...

I think Eevee is cuter somehow... pikachu just stares into your soul with those excuse for eyes black holes...

Not sure about this one. Everything I've seen makes this a wait and see. So that's exactly what I'm going to do. Now gen 8 is a different story.

@SmaggTheSmug I think you can still ride a Blastoise once you have him and have Pikachu mon your shoulder... that's how you take down Onix...

Hmm. No Prime pre-order discount and $60 price is ruff. Ordered it anyway.

Probably have to cancel my order and reorder again when Amazon adds the discount. For some reason Amazon hasn't been auto adjusting the discounts for me lately, like they claim they will and have done in the past.

@Findonovan95 The one thing I am disappointed about is how there isn't a prime saving for it. Amazon has been pretty weird about offering the prime savings on Switch games lately, I have noticed quite a few pre-orders that don't seem to have it. Hopefully they will add it later.

Eevee!

@Tim_Vreeland You should be able to get customer service to do it for you, they are usually good about fixing things that they should do that isn't done automatically for some reason.

Just noticed how they are also letting you pre-order Super Smash Bros Switch, Metroid Prime 4, and Yoshi Switch, and they are offering the pre-order discount on them. Figured might as well get those as well.

I’ll pick pikachu on smash for switch

Why 2 versions what's the difference between them or are they trying to sell the same game twice to crazy Pokémon collectors

Having learnt nothing from the Ultra Sun/Moon scam, I'm still gonna get Eevee.

But still. 2 $60 versions of a game with a 3DS overworld, 4/5 of the pokemon lineup missing, GO mechanics, and no wild pokemon battles; that's brave even for them.

I shall be purchasing Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu along with the Poke Walker

@QwertyQwerty it's likely just a price holder.

@GKO900 same. Any difference between the two game?

I might get this but I'm not a Pokémon fan tbh. I'll wait until release

I choose Let's Go Pikachu.

Yeah but where do you buy the new controller? That is what I need.

I can’t decide which one to get.

@readyletsgo @GKO900 They're mostly the same, but there will be a few Pokemon missing from either version. So you need both if you want to catch them all. Or you need to find a friend to trade with. Only the Pokemon franchise can get away with that in 2018 lol.

$60 for Pokémon Go on Switch? I know that’s an oversimplification, but I never got into Pokémon Go, so i’m nervous about trying out this one...

They're really charging full price for this?

Pikachu all the way

Had both in my cart on Amazon last night. I was waiting for the pokeball thing to pop up before putting the order through. Now the Pikachu one is unavailable, ughhh😤

@Findonovan95 It is a mainline game though, as is next year’s. It’s just not a new generation.

It'll be readily available at your local retailer. What's the point to preordering?

I'll probably get Pikachu, although I'm not very hype for this game.

@nuovian Yeah I suppose you're right. 😆

@CosmoXY to save money with Prime is the reason I am. Saving $25 seems worth it

Wasn't expecting $60 for free Pokemon Go on the Switch. I thought it would line up something line this:

Pokemon Quest now - free
Pokemon Let's Go Nov 18 - $40
Pokemon 8th gen Nov 19 - $60

May cut down on people spending $50 on the Pokeball if the game is $60.

For everybody asking about Amazon Prime, far as I can tell ti's been taking them a week or two for every game to get the Prime discount. Maybe they are waiting that long to check every game b/c they don't offer the discount on special editions so they want to make sure games' aren't special editions before listing the Prime discount. If this were a $20 game but $60 w/ the Pokeball the $20 game would get the discount but the $60 ball bundle would not.

This may be a hard sell at $60 for adult Pokemon gamers as they are listing it as a spin-off but I'm expecting it to sell well regardless as gifts for kids this holiday. It's really just a kids game, hence the $50 ball.

No! No! No!

Sorry just had to say it; in truth whilst I have no plans to buy it as this moment, I do feel this game has some potential to provide a good middle ground between Go and the mainline games. I passed on the core games half way through Gen 4 as it was getting samey and too complicated.

I used your link and preordered the Eevee version. Also guys, the Prime savings will probably kick in later. That happens a lot and they'll change your order to reflect the price update.

@SmaggTheSmug be careful, leave Blastoise on your head too long and you'll end up with permanent neck damage.

@GKO900 you're new to Pokemon, aren't you?

Not worried about choosing between the two I’ll be playing em both I’m sure 😊

@Fandabidozi Me too! My Sons 5th birthday is in November so I already planned on picking it up. Looks really good with the two player drop in. However, now I'm considering buying my Son his own Switch for his Bday and getting both versions. I already preordered Pikachu

Eevee squad

Will definitely preorder the Eevee edition once the game listing goes live here in the UK - I am really hyped for this, it looks like a pretty awesome game. And hopefully it'll have given the developers the chance to familiarise themselves with the Switch infrastructure, so we can have an amazing Gen 8 game next year.

@BensonUii Nah, every Pokemon game had a certain amount of Pokemon removed forcing you to trade with other people. I'm certain that will stay the same (unfortunately).

I think the preorders are down already. 😂

I'm going with Eevee once preorders go live in Canada.

Do we know what is different between the Pikachu and Evee versions? I assume you can pick either starter in either version?

@Octane You may be able to get any Pokemon missing from your edition using Pokémon Go too to transfer in if you’ve played that. It’ll depend on the roster I guess.

Hey, I just realized the games release on my birthday!

Definitely went for Eevee on this one

I want that Pokeball Plus, it's basically a 2.0 Pokewalker!! I hope there's a pre-order option that includes the game & accessory here in Canada soon!!

@NEStalgia You get Pikachu in Let's Go Pikachu, and Eevee in Let's Go Eevee. Plus there are probably version exclusive Pokemon, like there have been in every single Pokemon game.

lets gooooo

I’m not planning on getting either of these (I would if they were more traditional remakes with traditional capture mechanics) but if I did it’d be Eevee. I also like the box art design for either version.

I want both cant wait!

Nintendo's estimate of 20 million Switches sold during the fiscal year is now looking completely realistic. So far Smash, Pokemon, and Fire Emblem confirmed for this year, with Gen 8 Pokemon next year. Those are easily enough to do it, but throw in a 2D Mario or Animal Crossing announcement at E3 as well, and it will soar right over that number.

The co-op and combination with PkGo make this something I really want. I'll go with Pikachu mostly because he looks funnier in weird outfits

...kinda wish you could just choose a starter Pokemon though.

Ah, here come the price whining.

Never a fan of the game series or tv show, never ever played before. I think the spin off are targeted to me, sorry guys. Did this unintentionally, never thought they will try to capture my attention. So I’ll try the free to play and after being disappointed will see if I dive in with Let’s Go. Who knows, I may end up marking the calendar to purchase Gen 8 next year (and then, a Markeing Executive somewhere will get his wings)

No online, no wild pokemon and only having 151 pokemon. Ballsy. I give them that.

If they make it online, Pokemon bank compatible (151 only is fine), or some kind of stadium tournament that could take advantage of Nintendo's new online service, and online trading..... then it's totally worth $60.

Very excited for this. Pokemon Yellow was my first pokemon game, and my first Gameboy game. I still have my old Pokemon Yellow GBC, and I've played through Yellow three times (probably another one to get prepped for this new release). So that game is really special to me, and to see an HD remake that looks like what I imagined Pokemon would become when I was a kid is really cool. Plus all these new ways to play seem really neat too! Day one purchase for me.

I'll be waiting for the inevitable special editions, whether it only bundles the Pokeball Plus or those Pokeball joycon, or if it's just some fun bonuses.

Has anyone read the ‘Item Description’? The release day for Eevee is Dec 31 2017 😂

I'll file this one under "Not For Me"

I hope E3 still got some surprises for this year! I'm loving all the eshop games on switch but ain't yet excited bout Nintendo's offerings....hopefully e3 gets me excited for Smash bros but I may be done with that franchise if it's more of the same.

I don't understand why people are comparing this to Pokemon Go. First off, even though you can take it on the go, it doesn't let you catch pokemon in real life so... why then compare it to it? Its literally a remake of the first gen. Though I still will get it. Probably use my Gold points to subtract a bit of the price. (I personally don't have Pokemon GO, but I've been following it at the very least.)

@ballistic90 Well I never play Pokémon go never grab my attention and from what I read this games will only have 150 Pokémon that's week compared to any other games so I didn't see why the need of 2 versions other that milking the games

@Octane True indeed i don't mind spin offs like the dungeon series or detective pikachu but this game looks awful in my opinion and not to mention the price

I can't decide which one to not get first.

This alleviated a lot of the concerns that I had with the leaks. Definitely a day one buy.

@LunacyJosh Likely due to the ability to connect to pokemon go. and the streamlined functionality that calls to mind pokemon go to many. Pokemon company seems to be trying to get to a one ecosystem format of sorts. Makes me wonder if the 2019 game will also connect to Go.

No complaints here. I see this as a nice little snack before the main course. I just hope that pre and post evolutions of Gen I Pokémon are also included. It seems absolutely stupid to me that they would restrict themselves solely to the first 151 Pokémon when they can expand that, even if just a little.

I imagine that this has been made by a smaller or novice team, much like Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon was. It also appears to be using assets from the 3DS games (more Gen VI than VII). I can imagine this being very popular at parties, and the ability to play the game cooperatively will allow families, couples and friends to play together, which is great. I hope the second player can move autonomously as well.

I tend to favour the less popular second version, so I'll most likely play Eevee first, however, if there was ever any justice in the world, I would have preferred Let's Go, Magikarp instead.

Pokemon titles, a pre-order really isn't needed. Not a snowball's chance in hell every major store doesn't have plenty of copies.

That said, closer to release I probably will order from Amazon to have it shipped right to my door.

hahahaha $60! No mainline pokemon game has ever been that much, and suddenly a spin off is $20 more than the last mainline titles. I don't quite understand....We all know its recycled assets out the wazoo, so that has nothing to do with it, and its a recycled game engine even. What are we being asked to pay for here? This game should be $30 ffs talk about greed.

OMG! They are going to let us pay them for a product that is 6 months out?? How lucky are we!?

@JayJ I pre-ordered Metroid and Yoshi on Amazon during last year's E3. Longest pre-order I've ever done.

I'd pick Eevee, except... STILL NO JOHTO REMAKE ARGGGGHHH

Team Eevee.

@hirokun Welcome to ''home consoles''. Now it's on Switch it classifies as a ''home console game'', and they can charge €60 for it.

It's kinda funny how the price stayed the same, from 16-bit black and white games up to 3D models on the 3DS. It takes a remake with GO features to bring up to €60 lol. But yeah, that was kinda expected. Nearly everything on the Switch has been €60, even Kirby! Those used to be €40 games on the Wii U, like Captain Toad, Kirby, Splatoon and Yoshi.

Wait, wait, wait, a game with the same amount of pokemon as the games from over 20 years ago, graphics composed entirely or reused been 6 and 7 (environments) and Go (pokemon) assets, no wild battles and is $20 more than Usum? Welp, easy pass, then.

So what, gen 8 will be $80?

Cya
Raziel-chan

Me: I don't know if I want this, I am conflicted. I trust Nintendo and Game Freak but I know that are capable of making some stinkers, too... I should wait for some in-depth gameplay videos and reviews before making my final decision. I gave up on Pokemon Go for a year because of it's severe lack of key content. I don't like the overworld how Pokemon appear, the lack of leveling and wild Pokemon battles, and the step back in art style from Pokemon Sun and Moon.

Also me: Preordered!

I sadden me sometimes... 😂

Getting let’s go Pikachu. Not pre ordering tho

FYI to any Canadian readers out there, EB Games Canada now has Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee up for pre-order! No word yet on the Pokeball Plus accessory though.

There's no preorder listing for Pokemon Lets Go on Amazon Canada is this my punishment?

@Tim_Vreeland

My guess is the demise of Bestbuy's GCU is also allowing Amazon to pull back on preorder discounts. What a shame. Given that, I really don't see the appeal in preordering anymore. When is the last time a game sold out and you always have the ability to buy digital if that happens.

@Perryg92 both.

No preorder listing on Amazon UK either.

That sure looks like an empty field.

this should and probably will be a splatfest in splatoon 2